Basal Metabolic Rate Drops After CPAP Initiation in Sleep Apnea
Non-weight gainers have higher leptin levels, lower ghrelin levels, and higher eating behavior scores
Disruptive Patients Distract Docs, May Receive Compromised Care
In fictional scenarios, doctors were distracted by bad behaviors during diagnosis, made more errors
CDC: Obesity Contributing to Hike in Asthma Rates Among Women
Why obese people are more likely to have asthma is unclear
Mayo Clinic Has Established Model to Help Battle Burnout
Model considers three factors that physicians need: choice, social connectedness, and excellence
Abruptly Quitting Appears to Work Best for Smoking Cessation
Stopping over time is less effective, British researchers say
Influenza Vaccine Safe for Patients in Hospital for Surgery
Findings show it won't increase complications
E-Consultations Can Improve Access to, Timeliness of Care
Median days to a review for an e-consultation was five days, versus 24 days for traditional visit
Guidance Offered for Negotiating Higher Rates From Payers
Compiling the information needed to approach insurance companies is time consuming
Allergen Components ID Latex-Induced Occupational Asthma
High levels of specific IgE against rHev b 5 plus 6.01/6.02 most efficient for predicting response
CYP3A7*1C Allele Linked to Cancer Mortality, Progression
Associated with adverse outcomes in breast cancer, lung cancer, chronic lymphocytic leukemia
